Hurricane Polo Threatens Mexico's Baja California Sur with Floods and Mudslides

On Monday, Hurricane Polo approached the Baja California Sur peninsula in Mexico, leading residents to secure their homes while workers transported dirt and debris to strengthen embankments against potential floods, high winds, and mudslides. In the fishing community of Puerto San Carlos, home to around 5,700 individuals, some locals expressed fears that surging tides and crashing waves might overwhelm protective barriers, flooding the area. Several families opted to move to shelters in Ciudad Constitucion, located about 60 km (37 miles) away, while numerous others across the state were evacuated. One resident shared the community's unease, noting that such a distressing situation hadn’t been experienced in many years. Meanwhile, Hurricane Nolo posed a risk to parts of Hawaii with heavy rainfall, even as it moved away from the islands.